Project Engineers

Boutique Recruiting; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) contribution

HSA contribution

2 weeks + federal paid holidays

Short-term and long-term disability

Discretionary annual bonus (10% target

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Project Engineer to join a nationally established construction team on major commercial and industrial builds in California. You will assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, scheduling, and cost tracking under seasoned Project Managers.

Candidates should have 3+ years of commercial experience on $20–25M projects, with strong communication and problem-solving skills; travel to Stockton/Tracy area is expected; a Bachelor's in Construction

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a Project Engineer with a General Contractor.
• Commercial construction experience on projects typically $20–25M in value.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders and keep project documentation current.
• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas, minutes, and construction drawings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor procurement tracking to align with schedules and project demands.
• Support QA/QC by verifying installed materials against submittals and maintaining documentation.
• Assist the PM in monitoring job costs, subcontract agreements, and CPM schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with subcontractors by providing up-to-date drawings and ensuring signed agreements are returned.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Position Title: Project Engineers

About:

Ready to make an impact on $30-40M construction projects? Join a nationally established company as a Project Engineer and work alongside experienced Project Managers and Superintendents on major commercial and industrial builds. You'll play a hands-on role managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, project documentation, scheduling, and cost tracking, with a clear path to Assistant Project Manager and Project Manager. We're seeking a proactive Project Engineer with 3+ years of commercial experience, $20M+ project exposure, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Salary

$90,000 - $110,000/ Year + Bonus DOE

Responsibilities

• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, and change orders while keeping all project documentation current and organized
• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas, minutes, and construction drawings throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor procurement tracking logs to align with project schedules and evolving project demands
• Support QA/QC efforts by verifying installed materials match approved submittals and maintaining thorough photo and written documentation
• Assist the Project Manager in monitoring job cost reports, subcontract agreements, and CPM schedule adherence
• Coordinate with subcontractors by providing up-to-date drawings, specifications, and ensuring signed agreements are returned to the office
• Participate in job closeout, enforce OSHA safety standards, and help maintain a safe, compliant job site environment

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Engineer with a General Contractor (Senior PEs with ~5 years also welcome)
• Proven commercial construction experience - residential-only backgrounds will not be considered
• Hands-on experience with RFIs and submittals and projects of at least $20-25M in value
• Willingness to travel to project sites primarily in the Stockton/Tracy corridor, with potential South Bay assignments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Procore and/or Bluebeam is highly desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field strongly preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. - sponsorship is not available for this role

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) Contribution
• Employer contribution into an HSA plus voluntary vision coverage
• 2 weeks + Federal Paid holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Discretionary Annual bonus with a 10% target based on individual performance